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Western Crete

A small paradise to explore

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Explore Seitan Limania

Discover the picturesque Seitan Limania beach, one of the most dreamy and famous beaches of the North Cretan coast.

Stretches of water penetrate among the cliffs of Akrotiri, creating small coves. In one of them is the well hidden beach Seitan Limania.

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Visit the famous Stavros Beach

The famous beach where Anthony Quinn played his famous role "Zorbas the Greek".

The location is stunning with golden sand stretching along a turquoise bay at the foot of a steep hill.

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Explore Agia Triada Monastery

The Monastery was built on the site of a 17th century church. The Monastery produces its own olive oil and wine and it has a small museum, worth visiting. For more information, contact our front desk staff.

The Monastery of Agia Triada is not only very important but also extremely beautiful, so it is really well worth visiting if you are in Chania Prefecture, combining your visit with Gouverneto Monastery just a few kilometres away.

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Visit and hike to Gouverneto and Katholiko monastery

Katholiko monastery is considered to be the oldest Monastery in Crete and was founded during the 11th century. To reach it, you pass through Gouverneto Monastery (where you can make a stop), hike down 15 minutes to a rocky footpath towards the famous Bear cave and after 15 minutes walking you reach the ruins of Katholiko monastery. If you continue, you will cross the beautiful Avlaki gorge and end up at the beautiful and serene Katholiko beach.

It is ideal for a daily excursion, combining your visit with Agia Triada Monastery just a few kilometres away.

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Chania, a must visit city.

The Old Venetian harbor with the famous ancient lighthouse, will definitely attract you to stroll leisurely back in time, by walking through a mix of Cretan, Venetian and Ottoman beautiful narrow alleys.
The magnificent Chania old town is the most photographed spot in Crete. The heart of Chania is beating here during summer, full of coffee shops, bars and restaurants with Cretan food specialties, as well as preserved historical monuments from different time periods.
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It really worth a visit if you are in the area of Chania to visit the Archaeological Museum of Chania which recently housed in an iconic building constituting a landmark for the whole city.

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Balos Beach

The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 65km northwest of Lena Beach Hotel. It is surely the most photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. It is no coincidence that Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Balos with their private yacht many years ago. The beach is famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery.

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Falasarna Beach

Falasarna is located 65 kilometers west of Lena Beach Hotel, it is one of the most famous destinations in Crete, both for its beaches and for ecological interest. Falasarna is part of the Natura 2000 network, both due to its variety of flora and fauna and as an area of outstanding natural beauty.Falassarna beach has been voted the most beautiful beach of Crete and is rated as one of the 10 best beaches in all of Europe. It has crystal clear waters and wonderful white and pink sand. It is ideal for couples in love and romantics, because here you will enjoy the most beautiful sunset in Crete!!!

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Elafonissi Beach

Elafonissi , in the South-West of Crete has become a very popular destination for day trippers who flood to this corner of paradise by car, bus or boat. Elafonissi beach has been voted as one of the most beautiful beaches of Greece and is rated as one of the 10 best beaches in all of Europe. The main attraction of Elafonissi is the beautiful sandy beaches fringed with pink coral sand and the crystal clear waters of the sea and the lagoon. As it is located at a remote corner of Crete you also get a sense of wilderness, being far from everything.

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Samaria Gorge

Samaria National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the White Mountains of Crete, draws tens of thousands of visitors per year to hike the spectacular gorge at its center. While it's not the only gorge in the area, Samaria Gorge is by far the biggest-in fact, it's Europe's second-largest canyon overall.Believed to be one of the most scenic national parks in Europe, this gorge stretches more than 10 miles to the south coastal region and offers many hiking trails.You can't visit Crete without explore the spectacular Gorge of Samaria.

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